Im currently doing my Class 1 training with PSTT and -due to unforeseen circumstances- have the pleasure of Pete being my instructor Ive learned a lot and its only day two, Petes ears are bleeding already the poor soul but I threw a few cakes in the door at reception on arrival to make sure he and his lovely colleagues were happy
Ive struggled with the reverse in the past, but its starting to come good now, mustnāt forget to do my blindspot checks, use my mirrors more etc, but at least this time Im enjoying myself, unlike last time (long story).
It nice to experience such a friendly and highly professional place, all I have to now is pass and try to avoid the bloomin grease I seem to attract during the couple/uncouple
Another good day driving the Tangerine Dream in gorgeous weather More cake and coffee consumed, I managed a pass on my mock test (just) and for the first time this week I didnāt get covered in grease!
Passes all round from the other candidates as far as I know today, and another outing in the sunshine for beautiful Bluebell, the gorgeous 1935 Riley owned by Pete
I had the pleasure of having Pete himself come out with me for my warm up drive on my test dayā¦ He is a wealth of knowledge and so good at what he doesā¦
His school is amazing and Iām sad that I wonāt be able to come back up to do my class 1 there. I will be interested to see how this goes for you and reading more about your journey.
Another good day on Friday, bit of a tweak to the reverse exercise but nothing too major so fingers crossed on the day. Had a ride round all of the tricky spots on the tests routes- the burger king/bowling alley turn, the carpet shop roundabout couple of awkward junctions etc and a bit of a couple/uncouple. I even managed to wangle a very quick shunt of Big Beauty, her name is well deserved.
All I have to do now is remember to breathe, not screw it up, and not forget to bring the Ginger cake
Long drive back to the midlands this afternoon for me, then its all go for tomorrow and a long drive home again.
Thanks for everything Pete, its been an unadulterated pleasure to natter with you all week. Your colleagues are a credit to you and your facilities are top class
Thanks for your kind comments; I enjoyed the week as well - and my ears have nearly stopped bleeding!!
As you know I cant be with you for your test as I have a day of meetings with DVSA to try and secure better service for our candidates.
But remember to breathe, donāt panic on the reverse, and enjoy. Get on with it when itās safe. Slow down when thereās āinteresting stuffā going on. Donāt rush the couple/uncouple and donāt get distracted by nattering!!!
Most of all, donāt forget the ginger cake!!
Iām looking forward to the email from the office with the results.
Ive learned a lot and its only day two, Petes ears are bleeding already the poor soul but I threw a few cakes in the door at reception on arrival to make sure he and his lovely colleagues were happy 
More cake and coffee consumed, I managed a pass on my mock test (just) and for the first time this week I didnāt get covered in grease! 
couple of awkward junctions etc and a bit of a couple/uncouple. I even managed to wangle a very quick shunt of Big Beauty, her name is well deserved.
and a long drive home again.